12-January-2024: Krushi Odisha 2024, Sagar Parikrama Phase-XII, Devendra Singh, Brand India, Ministry of Panchayati Raj

12 January 2024

• CM Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates Krushi Odisha 2024, Honouring Women in Agriculture

  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Krushi Odisha 2024 on January 12, 2024, an event aimed at acknowledging and celebrating the contributions of women in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors. The program, organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, unfolds at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from January 12 to January 14, 2024.

• Devendra Singh Quits Government Job, Achieves Success in Agriculture and Horticulture

  Devendra Singh abandoned his government job to venture into agriculture and horticulture. With degrees like double M.A. and B.Ed., Singh's story exemplifies the growing trend of individuals finding financial success and fulfillment in farming than in traditional employment. With nearly fourteen acres of land, Singh cultivates guavas, and sugarcane, and recently experimented with soybean cultivation. This shift not only reflects Singh's dedication but also challenges societal norms regarding career choices.

• Brand India: ODOP Programme Surpasses 50 Aggregators Milestone

  The One District One Product (ODOP) programme, operating under the DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has successfully onboarded over 50 aggregators. These aggregators are fervently dedicated to the noble cause of promoting ‘Brand India’ and elevating the unique products originating from different regions of the country. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles Piyush Goyal has urged every organization to collaborate with the ODOP programme, reinforcing the importance of promoting indigenous products for the overall development of the nation.

• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Explores Sustainable Aquaculture in Sagar Parikrama Phase-XII

  Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, spearheaded the second day of Sagar Parikrama Phase-XII at the Kakdwip Research Center of the Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, including Neetu Kumari Prasad, Joint Secretary, Department of Fisheries (DoF), Dr. L.N Murthy, Chief Executive, and officials from the Government of West Bengal.

• Empowering Tribes: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launches PESA Strengthening Conference in Pune

  In a significant move towards bolstering the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act), Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Vivek Bharadwaj, inaugurated a Two-Day Regional Conference on Strengthening PESA in Pune, Maharashtra. The conference, held on January 11th and 12th, witnessed the presence of key officials, including Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Additional Secretary, and Mamta Varma, Joint Secretary, along with Eknath Dawale, Principal Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Maharashtra.